The partial federal government shutdown of 2018-2019 includes aspects of federal housing, mortgage, and programs of the real estate industry. NAR surveyed members about the effects of the shutdown on their business.

Homeowners and renters remodel, redesign, and restructure their home for a variety of reasons. This report takes a deep dive into the differences between remodeling when hiring a professional compared to individuals who “do it yourself” (D.I.Y. ).

In the fourth quarter of 2018, 63 percent of people believe that now is a good time to buy a home, which is consistent with the previous quarter and is the lowest percent recorded since the collection started in 2015.